14 be opened until the essays have been examined, and then only for the purpose of announcing the prizewinner, and communicating with him, or returning the rejected essays to their owners. I4. Should two essays appear of supreme and equal merit, the prize will be increased to one hundred and fifty pounds and divided between them. I5. Consolation prizes value under Ten Pounds, accord- ing to the merit of the MSS., may be awarded. I6. All communications should be addressed— THE SECRETARY SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF RELIGIOUS TRUTH BOLESKINE, FOYERS, INVERNESS, who will be glad to answer any questions, or to supply books to competitors for the necessary study in case they do not already possess them.